Industry News

NACS Convenience Summit Europe Heads to Berlin
Starting in 2020, NACS will shift host cities each year after more than two decades in London.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Sushi Chain YO to Buy SnowFox
SnowFox operates sushi kiosks in large grocery and big box stores.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Record 48.9 Million Americans to Travel for Independence Day
Nearly 2 million more travelers than last year are planning July 4 getaways, AAA says.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Shift into a Fresh Perspective
Jennifer Powers brings her wit and humor to the NACS Show.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Walmart Uses Virtual Reality in Management Search
The VR headsets allow the retail giant to get a glimpse into the skill set and potential of employees up for promotions.
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Monday, July 15, 2019
Connecticut Joins Tobacco 21
The higher tobacco buying age will go into effect this October.
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Monday, July 15, 2019
Millennials Are Behind the Popular 'Fourth Meal'
Researchers see more opportunities to sell healthy snacks.
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Monday, July 15, 2019
Retail Connectivity
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast dives into smart stores.
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Monday, July 15, 2019
7-Eleven Chills Out by Supporting Local Police
C-store chain connects officers with kids, thanks to free Slurpee coupons.
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Monday, July 15, 2019
Drink Makers Want to Recycle More Plastic, Aluminum
Consumers must be more proactive in recycling, adopting new containers.
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Monday, July 15, 2019
CBD and Cannabis News Update
This week’s CBD and cannabis updates from the U.S. and around the globe.
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Friday, July 12, 2019
Coffee in a Can Features Funky Flavors and Fizz
Coconut cream, licorice, lavender and lemon flavors in coffee? Why not?
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Friday, July 12, 2019
Expect Less Traditional July 4th Fare
Meatless meat and hard seltzer will appear on the picnic table.
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Friday, July 12, 2019
State and Local Minimum Wage Hikes Take Effect
A total of 22 jurisdictions increased baseline pay for hourly workers.
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Friday, July 12, 2019
7-Eleven Chills Out by Supporting Local Police
C-store chain connects officers with kids, thanks to free Slurpee coupons.
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Drink Makers Want to Recycle More Plastic, Aluminum
Consumers must be more proactive in recycling, adopting new containers.
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
CBD and Cannabis News Update
This week’s CBD and cannabis updates from the U.S. and around the globe.
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Coffee in a Can Features Funky Flavors and Fizz
Coconut cream, licorice, lavender and lemon flavors in coffee? Why not?
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Expect Less Traditional July 4th Fare
Meatless meat and hard seltzer will appear on the picnic table.
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
State and Local Minimum Wage Hikes Take Effect
A total of 22 jurisdictions increased baseline pay for hourly workers.
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Convenience Retailers Are Optimistic About Summer Sales
NACS survey finds that most retailers say strong sales will continue in the third quarter.
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Friday, July 12, 2019
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Offer Sodas Sans Bottles
Soft drink giants are exploring high-tech water fountains that eliminate single-use plastic.
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Friday, July 12, 2019
Papayas From Mexico Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda in fresh papayas.
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
Push for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels
Consumer Federation of America wants to “modernize” alcohol labeling to include cancer warning.
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
10 Food Trends to Watch
Here are some trends that are exploding on the food scene.
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Thursday, July 11, 2019

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